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Sometimes breaking the rules is just what you need to solve a Style Crisis.
Creating new habits for 2015 will lead you to self-appreciation and good self-image.

Image Atelier
Architects of Personal Style

Create new habits in 2015 that will lead to self-appreciation and a good self-image. Here are some ways to nourish a loving attitude. You deserve it!
 
Get out of the habit of trying to dress younger than you are.
Get into the habit of showcasing your personal best assets and looking great at any age.
 
Get out of the habit of criticizing your body when trying on clothes that don’t flatter your body type.
Get into the habit of discovering clothes that naturally flatter your body type.
 
Get out of the habit of buying random pieces and feeling bad because you never wear them.
Get into the habit of shopping with a purpose and a list.
 
Get out of the habit of throwing on the same old thing day after day.
Get into the habit of taking time to create “new” outfits from your wardrobe and use more of what you already own.

Get out of the habit of putting on clothes that you “sort of” like.
Get into the habit of enjoying how you feel in clothes and accessories you love.
 
Get out of the habit of feeling stuck.
Get into the habit of giving me a call to help you get unstuck. 

2015 - Year to Break the Rules

In general, people think that  image consultants have their personal style always in check. This is a misconception. Once in a while, at least for myself,  we do go through Style Crises. I started 2015, the year I will turn 55, experiencing a micro crisis - asking myself: Should I revamp my style? What needs to be changed?

This past month I have been looking at what I have in my closet and decided to remove all the deadwood, and practice what I preach to my clients:

1.     If it is older than 6 years, OUT!
2.     If I have not touched it for a year, OUT!
3.     If you don't feel good in it, OUT!
 
Perhaps this exercise would give me the answer to what I have been feeling but have not been able to put into words. I have always been the type of person that likes to follow rules. It made sense and was straight-forward, at least until now.  But, my rebellious moment arrived, and with it the opportunity to break rules. A few pieces were easy to remove because I really do not feel good wearing them and, despite my micro crises, they do not resonate at all with who I am.  In addition, I will not be going to Hawaii any time soon.  However, I definitely struggled in applying the 6-year and the not-touched rules.

I started asking myself "why?"  Why should I get rid of a twenty year old, adorable short boxy jacket when several designers featured similar items in their Pre-Fall 2015 collections, or of the timeless Italian ensemble my husband's grandmother passed on to me? To my great surprise, not much would be left if I removed everything that is over 6 years old. Sounds crazy but it is the truth.

So. here is my plan of action so far for my closet and me for 2015:

1.    Middle age! When you less expect it, it hits you and  you just cannot control it. It is a wave of emotions and physical changes. I will have to sit still, wait, and not panic. Change is in the air (and in my body), and until it becomes clear to me which direction I should go in, I will not move.
2.    For now, I will keep what I have in my closet including the "older than six years" and the "not-touched" pieces. I will exercise my creativity and give the old a new face. I have plenty to play with, to be creative, and explore new mix & match combinations, change buttons, and re-shape pieces.
3.   Now that I have assessed my closet, it will be much easier to shop if I WANT to add something new knowing that I do not really NEED anything.

Oh NO! Is this the change? To come to the realization that I really do not need any major change? Having my closet with timeless pieces, and feeling homey in any piece I wear? I think I am on the right path...

Happy 2015!

 
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